Ultrasonographer - Advanced Practitioner

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS TRUST; Truro; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a self-motivated Sonographer to join the Ultrasound team. The role involves performing gynaecological and abdominal ultrasound examinations with independent reporting, rotating between the main site at Royal Cornwall Hospital and community sites.

A 7-day service model is expected, with some weekends and evenings possible. Candidates should have DMU/PgCert/PgDip or equivalent; CASE-accredited qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold DMU, PgCert, PgDip or equivalent.
• CASE-accredited qualifications are preferred; appplications from other professional backgrounds will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Undertake gynaecological and abdominal ultrasound examinations with independent reporting.
• Provide a high-quality ultrasound service across multiple sites (main site and community sites).
• Rotate between sites and travel as required between locations.
• Deliver patient-centred care with attention to safety and accuracy; work to a 7-day service model.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Autonomous working

Caring approach

Education

DMU PgCert PgDip or equivalent

Tools

GE ultrasound equipment

E10s machines

Fortis machines

Insignia PACS

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, hard-working and progressive Ultrasound team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. The ultrasound department scans approximately 40,000 patients per year in a variety of clinical settings, working alongside Consultant Radiologists and supporting Radiology training together with an on-going Trainee Sonographer programme., The ultrasound department has 11 dedicated clinical rooms and provides Sonographer support to other clinics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital site. The service is also delivered across 6 community sites. All Sonographers are expected to rotate through some or all of these sites, The ability to travel independently between sites and have unrestricted access to a motor vehicle insured for business purposes.

We have a Managed Equipment Service with GE, with E10s machines available at the main site and Fortis machines in the community. Imaging archiving is supported by the Insignia PACS system.

This is ideally a full time post of 37.5 hours which will encompass some flexible working at weekends and evenings. Part time applications will be considered.

You will have the DMU / PgCert / PgDip or equivalent. Consideration will be given to Sonographers from any professional background. Due to current training commitments we are not able to consider applicants with qualifications which are not CASE-accredited.

We are looking for a self-motivated and well organised Sonographer with proven ability to work autonomously. As an experienced and competent Sonographer, you will understand the need for a caring and compassionate approach along with attention to detail. You will be expected to play a key role in the delivery of a quality ultrasound service over a 7 day working week.

As a minimum, you will undertake gynaecological and abdominal ultrasound examinations providing independent reports. Specialist interest in MSK, small parts or neck sonography would be desirable but is not essential.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.